In considering the historical evolution of scientific principles ...

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In considering the historical evolution of scientific principles and diagnosis, and psychiatric nursing, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the evolving perception of scientific principles, diagnosis, care, and treatment?
 
  A) The importance of using scientific principles to determine diagnosis and subsequent care and treatment did not evolve until the concept of nursing diagnosis was introduced.
  B) Psychiatric nursing care values therapeutic milieu and the therapeutic use of interpersonal relationships with clients more than using scientific principles and diagnosis to determine care and treatment approaches.
  C) The importance of scientific study, diagnosis, care, and treatment within the role of psychiatric nursing was first emphasized before WWII.
  D) Psychiatric nursing care was perceived in terms of procedures that should be followed in giving patient care before it was perceived as needing to be based on scientific inquiry and diagnosis.

Question 2

Which of the following theorists provides a more comprehensive foundation and framework for all nursing care of the suicidal client?
 
  a. Jean Watson
  b. Helen Erickson
  c. Rosemarie Parse
  d. Hildegard Peplau

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D
Hildegard Peplau's theory provides a foundation and framework for all nursing care of the suicidal client. Peplau's theory focuses on the importance of the nurse-client relationship.